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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.37, 68,538.89 and 16,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.37, 68,538.89 and 16,117.06 is: 24,185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.37 : 68,538.89 = 16,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.37/68,538.89 = 16,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.37x = 68,538.89 × 16,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.37x = 1,104,645,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,645,402.46/45,674.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.24

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